Associate General Counsel

Job Details Description Competencies & Skills Legal Judgment & Risk Management – Evaluates complex legal issues, identifies material risk, and delivers practical, business-focused guidanceCommercial Contracting – Drafts, reviews, and negotiates complex agreements while protecting the organization and enabling business objectivesHealthcare Regulatory Acumen – Applies healthcare, DME, medical device, privacy, reimbursement, and compliance requirements to business decisionsExecutive Partnership – Communicates clearly with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders on legal strategy, risk, and resolution optionsInvestigations & Dispute Management – Leads sensitive investigations, litigation matters, regulatory inquiries, and dispute resolution with sound judgmentStrategic Execution – Manages multiple legal priorities, outside counsel, deadlines, and special projects with strong ownership and follow-throughInfluence & Collaboration – Builds trusted relationships across Legal, Compliance, Quality, Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Human ResourcesIntegrity & Confidentiality – Handles privileged, confidential, and sensitive matters with discretion and the highest professional standards Key Responsibilities Corporate Governance & Enterprise Legal Support Support corporate and board governance activities, including preparation and maintenance of corporate records, board materials, and related documentationAdvise business leaders on legal risks, obligations, and practical solutions across enterprise initiativesSupport privacy, data protection, information security, mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, and other corporate initiatives as assignedManage outside counsel relationships and legal spend in partnership with the Chief Legal Officer Commercial Contracting Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including payor, vendor and supplier, business associate, supplier quality, confidentiality, independent contractor, technology, and software licensing agreementsAdvise stakeholders regarding contractual rights, obligations, risk allocation, disputes, and resolution strategiesDevelop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standards to improve consistency, speed, and legal risk management Healthcare Regulatory, Compliance & Investigations Provide legal guidance on federal and state healthcare laws and regulations affecting the DME and medical device industry, including privacy, FDA, Medicare and Medicaid, Anti-Kickback, False Claims Act, and Stark requirementsPartner with Compliance and Quality & Regulatory Affairs on audits, inspections, corrective actions, investigations, policy development, and response strategiesConduct or support internal investigations involving alleged misconduct, fraud, privacy concerns, policy violations, or regulatory compliance issuesMonitor legal and regulatory developments and translate requirements into practical guidance for internal stakeholders Marketing, Employment & Litigation Support Review promotional, advertising, educational, and marketing materials for legal and regulatory compliance, including claims substantiation and product representationsAdvise Human Resources and management on employment law matters including hiring, employee relations, investigations, performance management, wage and hour, leave and accommodation, discipline, and separationsManage litigation, claims, regulatory inquiries, subpoenas, discovery, preservation matters, settlement negotiations, and coordination with outside counsel Intellectual Property & Special Matters Support the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, registrations, maintenance, enforcement, and commercialization considerationsPerform additional legal duties, strategic initiatives, and special projects as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one state barMinimum 8 years of legal experience, including at least 5 years of in-house counsel experience within healthcare, medical device, DME, life sciences, or another highly regulated organizationDemonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreementsStrong knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance frameworks, including HIPAA and privacy laws, FDA regulations, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement requirements, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Stark Law, and corporate compliance programsExperience managing litigation and outside counsel; experience supporting quality/regulatory functions, intellectual property, and mergers or strategic transactions preferredExcellent written, verbal, analytical, interpersonal, and executive communication skillsProven ability to independently manage multiple priorities, exercise sound legal judgment, influence without direct authority, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment